Life University Staff Council Newsletter Volume 8 Issue 2 | Page 2

A ROU N D Human Resources
CAMPUS
Each quarter, we feature a different department in the Around
Campus article. This quarter, we talked to staff in the Human
Resources department.
STAFF NEWSLETTER: Where are you located?
HUMAN RESOURCES: 1075 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060
SN: How many people work in your department?
HR: We have eight full-time employees and two work study positions
SN: Does your department have a mission/main goal? What is it?
HR: Yes. The Human Resources Department is committed to
advancing Life’s goal of providing a performance-centered
environment in which all Life University community members are
inspired and empowered by supporting a culture of innovation
and opportunity. We support the University’s mission of excellence
in teaching and patient care through leading, supporting, and
partnering with the Life University community to achieve workplace
excellence.
SN: What are your hours?
HR: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SN: How long has your department been in existence?
HR: The HR department was established in 2004 under the current
administration.
SN: Are you on the LIFE website?
HR: Yes, https://www.life.edu/about-pages/human-resources/officeof-
human-resources/
SN: Brag about yourself for a minute. In what specific ways have you
impacted LIFE students as a department?
HR: In the past 10 years, the Human Resources department
has evolved from a transactional department to a strategic
transformational department. We have implemented programs
that encourage a partnership with management and staff such as
the HR Business Partner model. The new Leadership Enrichment
and Development Program (LEAD) is providing existing and
future leaders with the ability to enhance core competencies that
are proven essential components for leadership capabilities. This
program enhances the ability of managers and staff to support and
encourage students to reach their maximum potential. HR provides
guidance and support to students seeking student employment
using programs such as Federal Work Study and for Part Time
Student positions. HR continues to strive to develop a work setting
that thrives on diversity, continuous improvement, individual and
organizational performance and exceptional customer service.
SN: Describe your department in a nutshell.
HR: The Life University Human Resources department supports
approximately 800 employees (including student workers) through
talent acquisition, on-boarding, employee engagement, benefits
administration, organizational development, performance management,
worker’s compensation, student injuries, strategic counsel, employee
relations and essential HR operations. Our programs and services aspire
to create and sustain a work environment that cultivates excellence and
supports the University’s goals, and serve as a source of information,
expertise, advocacy and support for faculty, staff, management and the
Life community at large.
We demonstrate Lasting Purpose through the Four Standards in
our actions and behavior:
• By displaying a continuous attitude of helpfulness – By listening to
and addressing employees’ concerns in a timely manner.
• User friendly always – Commend the needs of various business
units with authenticity to gain the rapport necessary to speak
candidly and openly about concerns.
• A personal commitment to building relationships – HR strives to
partner with the Life Community by providing recourses such as
the HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Officer and subject
matter experts.
• Managing to the best solution – Continuously improving the way
we support Life’ Community.
Things we do:
• Effectively recruit key talent to meet the needs of the University’s
20/20 vision.
• Enhance the employee life cycle, which empowers succession
planning and retention of key talent.
• Use technology to integrate Human Resource management
strategies and systems to achieve the overall goals and mission
of the University.
• Evaluate, negotiate and manage a variety of employee
benefit plans.
• Use communication to exchange information, deal with conflicts in
an open and honest manner, learn to trade off issues for the good of
the whole and make better decisions for the good of the University.
• Provide professional development with our Leadership Enrichment
and Development Program (LEAD).